I call the meeting back to order.
Today, the committee is meeting as part of its study on the review of the employment insurance program.
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I would now like to welcome our witnesses as we continue our discussion. They will have five minutes for opening remarks, which will be followed by questions.
Please welcome Mr. Denis Bolduc, secretary general of the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec.
From the Prince Edward Island Federation of Labour, we have Carl Pursey, president.
We will start with Mr. Bolduc.
Welcome to the committee, Mr. Bolduc. You have the floor for five minutes.